dirk

Meanings

• noun

  A type of short sword with a pointed, double-edged blade, often associated with the Scottish highlands.

  - "The Scottish warrior wielded his dirk with great skill."
  - "The dirk was a common weapon among the clansmen of the Scottish Highlands."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dirk
hark , ark , fark , mark

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Variants

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dirk , dirks , dirked , dirking

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Etymology

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The word 'dirk' originates from the Old Norse word 'dir' meaning 'thrust' or 'stab'. It was adopted into the Scottish Gaelic language and later into English.

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Trivia

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1. The dirk was the weapon of choice for the Scottish Highlanders during the Jacobite rebellions in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

2. The Scottish regiment of the British Army, known as the Black Watch, still carries the dirk as part of its regimental insignia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Highland broadsword: A larger, heavier sword commonly used in battle, often carried as a complement to the dirk.

2. Scottish clans: Groups of people descended from a common ancestor, who lived in the Scottish Highlands and were united by a shared history, culture, and loyalty.

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Culture

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The dirk holds significant cultural importance in Scottish history and folklore. It is often associated with the Scottish highlands and clans, and is a symbol of Scottish heritage. The dirk has been featured in various works of literature, art, and music, including Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped' and the traditional Scottish ballad 'The Dirk That Killed Macgreagor'.

How to Memorize "dirk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Scottish warrior holding a short, pointed sword with a double-edged blade. Visualize the historical and cultural significance of the dirk in Scottish history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dirk' with the Scottish highlands, clans, and Scottish history.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'dirk' is a type of short sword associated with the Scottish highlands and clans.

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